There is a traditional practice of reconciliation and forgiveness called Hoʻoponopono. It is practiced and performed on islands throughout the South Pacific, including Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti and New Zealand.
a simple home altar that we can change as we do |
Among indigenous Hawaiian healers it is still shared within families and communities a form of alternative dispute resolution. There is also a New Age practice that goes by the same name.
Ram Dass going home - SitaRam
Ancient Hawaiians practiced the belief of asking for forgiveness - from the gods for breaking any spiritual laws or from any one we quarrel with. The belief is this lapse is the cause of illness and suffering and the cure is atonement which restores wholeness and wellbeing.
prayer taught by Dr. Joe Vitale & Dr. Hew Len |
Various energy workers and healers are careful to ask permission. May I step into your field of energy? It is always best to be aware and maintain a light touch - not to be offensive or intrusive. Yet how many are not as attentive or careful even with ourselves?
the color of our shadows [B&W photo by Petar Botteri] |
A grounded conscious practice in which we radiate love and light in our lives connects us more intimately with our surroundings and all living things in mutually respectful and reciprocal ways. One and the same with nature and our environment, distinct yet not separate.
Ego has no place in this equation. Do the math, it adds up.
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